Chicago – The mind boggles when attempting to comprehend the unmitigated disaster known as “The Nutcracker: The Untold Story,” which was titled “The Nutcracker in 3D” during its theatrical run. Other bad films have tried to adapt Tchaikovsky’s ballet classic for the big screen (remember Macaulay Culkin’s version from the ’90s?), but none have sunk to the depths of appalling ineptitude inhabited by this Christmas turkey.
Far from his glory days of “Uncle Vanya,” Russian filmmaker Andrey Konchalovskiy has made a film so deplorable that it’s guaranteed to traumatize children while offending their parents. His take on the material is so dark, twisted and thoroughly unwatchable that it inspires guffaws of incredulity. Yet don’t be fooled into thinking that this film is a guilty pleasure. It quickly exits “so-bad-it’s-funny” territory after its opening moments, before emerging as a self-important, staggeringly wrongheaded meditation on Nazism.
Blu-ray Rating:...
Far from his glory days of “Uncle Vanya,” Russian filmmaker Andrey Konchalovskiy has made a film so deplorable that it’s guaranteed to traumatize children while offending their parents. His take on the material is so dark, twisted and thoroughly unwatchable that it inspires guffaws of incredulity. Yet don’t be fooled into thinking that this film is a guilty pleasure. It quickly exits “so-bad-it’s-funny” territory after its opening moments, before emerging as a self-important, staggeringly wrongheaded meditation on Nazism.
Blu-ray Rating:...
- 11/10/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
‘The Nutcracker In 3D’ will be coming to Cable and Internet Video on Demand on November 1, 2011. The fantasy film adaptation of the iconic ballet was directed by acclaimed Russian director Andrei Konchalovsky, who also co-wrote the movie with Chris Solimine. ‘The Nutcracker In 3D’ follows Mary, played by Elle Fanning, as her dull Christmas becomes exciting when her Uncle Albert, portrayed by Nathan Lane, arrives with an enchanted nutcracker. Her new friend, The Nutcracker, played by Charlie Rowe, who goes by Nc, comes to life and takes her on a journey into his magical world. While on their journey, Mary meets fairies, sugarplums and other Christmas toys as...
- 10/25/2011
- by karen
- ShockYa
Continuing our support of independent film, we are pleased to add the trailer for Freestyle Releasing's "The Nutcracker in 3D." The family adventure opens on November 24th and comes from the imagination of the obviously quite talented Russian filmmaker Andrei Konchalovsky who wrote the screenplay alongside Chris Solimine. This looks like tons of fun the whole family can enjoy and, I'm sure I'll try snagging a copy to review at some point. Below you'll find the trailer and under that, recently added images. "The Nutcracker in 3D "follows nine-year-old Mary (Elle Fanning) whose dull Viennese Christmas is suddenly filled with excitement and adventure following the arrival of her beloved Uncle Albert (Nathan Lane) and his gift of an enchanted nutcracker. On Christmas night, Mary's new friend, The Nutcracker (Charlie Rowe) or "Nc," comes to life and takes her on a wondrous journey into his magical world of fairies...
- 10/19/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.